Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Transit Connect | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 136 hp@6300 128 lb-ft@4750 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,911 mm | 2,807 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 5,090 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,796 mm | 1,852 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 2,014 mm | 1,491 mm | 1 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,554 kg | 1,613 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 58 L | 64 L | -6 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,298 mm | 1,001 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,290 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,283 mm | 960 mm | -959 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,514 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,519 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 978 mm | 955 mm | 23 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,007 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2,212 L | 527 L | -525 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,831 L | 18.6 | -15.6 L |
2013 Ford Transit Connect Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Transit Connect's second-row bench is roomy and fairly comfortable for two people, but somewhat tight for three. The Sienna has another half-foot of shoulder room. Also, the seatback in the Ford's second row does not recline. If you do want captain's chairs, well, they're not an option. The situation worsens in the Ford's third row, which is less substantial and much lower to the floor than the third-row seats in the Honda or the Toyota. Unlike the Transit Connect's second row, its third-row seat does slide fore-aft (about six inches) and recline. Slide it all the way back, and legroom becomes almost generous. Still, it isn't a place many adults would want to spend much time. On top of this, it should be easier to open and close the Transit Connect's sliding doors and to get into its third row. The second row doesn't tip or slide forward like those in conventional minivans. Instead, it must be pushed to the floor in a fairly difficult two-step procedure. see full Ford Transit Connect review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Ford Transit Connect.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Chevrolet Impala.